@pbsnews: While the United States describes Iran as the largest state sponsor of terrorism, Reza Sayah says Tehran's view is it's "political and military realism" to use proxy forces across the Middle East. "When you're surrounded by scores of U.S. bases, when you have the U.S. toppling and attacking and starting wars with one country after another, for them, it is logical to extend their security and use proxy forces to create a buffer between themselves and U.S. bases," he told Compass Points host Nick Schifrin. Sayah, PBS News Hour's special correspondent in Tehran, added that Iran's "priority is national security by any means necessary." Compass Points from PBS News analyzes prominent international affairs topics and America’s role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests. Visit the PBS News website to watch the latest episode. #iran #iranwar #middleeast #iranregime #ayatollah #politics #foreignaffairs #tehran #usbases #usmilitary #pbs #pbsnews #compasspoints

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